roman ruins and tomb

Hisarya would be a cool town even if it did not have these ruins, but the add so much to the history. The walls run all around the town and are the best preserved I've seen anywhere. But Hisarya offers so much more anyway because of all the healing.....I guess that's why the Romans came here in the first place.

Very well-preserved ruins. You can walk through the main gate and a long time to walk around the castle walls.

Sadly it would appear that nobody really cares about the roman ruins as very little is done to preserve anything. Sad to see

Hisarya is a great small resort town – I have been here for a couple of times and there is always something new to see and learn. Certainly, there is a reason for that: Hisarya is one of the oldest towns in Bulgaria. It is also one of the most visited Bulgarian SPA and health resorts due to its 22 warm mineral water springs. It is said that there is no fog here. We experienced some misty mornings but they were for very short periods. One thing is for sure: Hisarya is one of the sunniest towns in Bulgaria. The parks are beautiful – a fine blend of natural mineral springs, ancient ruins and well-kept gardens. In 293 the Roman Emperor Diocletian declared it a town and this marked the beginning of the construction of massive fortification walls, public buildings, baths and streets. It is a joy to walk around – the remains of the old city remind me of ancient Roman ruins. There is also a small amphitheatre, military barracks that housed the Roman garrisons as well as the foundations of a couple of the oldest churches in Bulgaria. Here also is the best-preserved Roman fortress in Bulgaria. The southern gate is known as "The Camels", because it is broken in the middle and looked like two camels facing each other, before it was partially restored in the early 20th century. The springs are running non-stop warm water full of natural minerals, and that makes the town so lively. In the Park called ‘Maiden Tear’ (Момина Сълза) there is an attractive sculpture of a woman. The legend says that a beautiful Bulgarian girl refused to become a concubine to the Turkish bey. To humiliate her, he asked her to serve before the guests without clothes. The girls did it but she crashed the heavy tray with food over the bey’s head and killed him. She was sentenced to be burned on a stake. When the flames covered her body, two warm tears shed from her eyes. From these two tears a spring spouted out and people named it Maiden Tear. A 10-15 minutes’ walk from here you will find another treasure of Hysarya – a Roman family tomb. A long vaulted corridor takes you to a burial chamber via a small entryway – so small that we thought one of our friends wouldn’t be able to pass through as he is very tall. Fortunately, he made it. The walls of the chamber were covered with paintings of roses but, unfortunately, most of them are damaged now. However, there is still something left from the murals to be admired. One of the decorative niches is depicted with red roses in bloom. I missed it but saw a picture of roses in the guide book and returned to ask the man who sells the tickets. He showed me where to look so that I could find them. It was amazing to see these roses. Take a picture of them as they are more visible on a photo. Interestingly, these murals are one of the earliest images of roses in the present-day territory of Bulgaria. The colourful floor mosaic is also of particular interest. Don’t miss the Archaeological Museum of Hisarya – the fascinating objects collected here are a true testament to the town’s a thousand year history.

These ruins are very impressive, there are park areas around as well so it makes a nice experience. There are also places where you can get water that has come up from thermal sources below ground. The town itself is wide and spacious. A go again place

I'm a Bulgarian and I've known about the history of Hisarya in general, but when I went there a few days ago I was amazed how well preserved the whole site is. I haven't seen such Roman walls, perhaps four times my height, and standing mostly without the need of conservation measures. The main gate - the southern one, is still standing high and it's dubbed by the locals "Kamilite" ("the camels") due to its outlook. As the town has some 22 different mineral springs, the Roman baths are naturally pretty big. A big part of them is excavated and is well preserved. You can see even two pools. When I was there a few days ago, they were filled with water. :) Most of the Roman remains are situated within the ancient walls and it will take you about 2 hours very relaxed walking to see them all. There are new alleys made for walkers and bikers only so you can enjoy the ruins in these two alternatives. There are contemporary houses, administrative buildings and restaurants within the walls. Many of the springs are situated there too, so you can try the water too.The Roman tomb is opened for visits as well (closed at noon during the lunch break - as far as I remember it was something between 12:00-13:00). It is located to the south-west from the walls, approx. 5 minutes walk. The entrance fee for the tomb is 2 BGN. Due to the state in which it was found some 70 years ago (filled with water), the colours of the painted walls are a bit faded, but still visible. Amazing how they survived for such a long time in such conditions. You can visit the Archeological museum which is also located within the walls. There, if you pay additionally for a guided tour, you'll learn much more about the city and the objects exhibited inside, as well as other places of interest close to Hisarya: the Thracian tomb at Starosel, the Horizont Thracian tomb with columns, the Thracian royal residence at Kozi Gramadi, etc. You can also see a small ethnographic exhibition there too, presenting crafts and traditional clothes and customs from the region, including the famous kuker masks from Momina banya quarter of the town. You would need up to 1 hour at the museum.

I was working in Hissarya for a month as an archaeologist, excavating the Roman bath ruins. All the Roman ruins in Hissarya are amazing to wander around. Well preserved and open to the public 24/7.

This place is a must see, so much culture soaked into it. Make sure to bring your camera and a refreshing drink if you come here on a hot summer day.

Если вы не историк, для которого каждая щепка уникальна, то на этой Римской могиле делать точно нечего. Платишь 2 лева, спускаешься на 15 ступенек вниз, нагибаешься, втискиваешься в щель, слева и справа - две ниши, прямо - место 2-1,5 в мозаике. Все. Реально все. После поднимаешься вверх по 15 ступенькам. Вот так.

Belle e imponenti le rovine - che, almeno in apparenza, non hanno subito interventi ricostruttivi - delle ampie mura della fortezza, inclusa la "porta del cammello", simbolo di questa cittadina. La tomba romane, stando alle guide, dovrebbe essere interessante, con pavimento a mosaico e pareti affrescate, ma dopo un avventuroso chilometro su una stradina molto mal messa, l'abbiamo trovata chiusa. Non apre il lunedì e il martedì. Ma le guide non lo dicevano...

Если Вы остановились в Хисаре, римские руины Вы будете видеть всегда, так как они занимают центральную часть этого небольшого городка. Руины очень живописные. Несмотря на разрушения, все равно сильно впечатляют. Римская гробница совсем небольшая по размерам. Тем не менее один раз посетить ее стоит.